Welcome to WYKAAO
Welcome to WYKAAO
(Aug 20th) On a weather-perfect Saturday, over 70 members and guests attended the 2011 WYKAAO picnic held in the beautiful Milne Dam Conversation Park. Everyone was having a good time chatting, catching up on latest developments among schoolmates and friends while enjoying all kinds of delicious food. The high-light of the fun-filled day was a surprise birthday celebration for our beloved Mr. Ho. Click the following to see the pictures (album-1, album-2).
As part of our Mon Sheong’s community services, a membership club for the seniors called the Mon Sheong Circle of Friends –Seniors (孟嘗之友-長者會所), or Senior Circle (長者會所) in short, was introduced on August 10, 2011. The intention of the new membership club is to help our seniors in our local community as much as possible and to provide a Centre where they can find friendship and care. It is a Centre where they can occupy themselves by participating in activities organised specially for them such as morning Tai Chi exercise, health dance, Karaoke, ping-pong and even mah-jong.
To Edmund Der of Class 1954 and Margaret. The Golden Jubilee Eucharist -- Marriage & Ordained Ministry of The Rev. Cannon Edmund & Margaret Der was celebrated on Saturday, August 13, 2011.
Please click the image for more photos.
From Mr. Laurence Tam in HK, "I have just returned from attending the Requiem Mass for Ms Hwong Yin Fong, Agnes.
As you probably know, Agnes was the music teacher of Wah Yan College, Kowloon in the years 1993 to 2006 and in the years 2010 to 2011. I had the chance of getting acquainted with her at the lunch gatherings of the retired teachers of WYK.
A form of regular lunch gathering of retired WYK teachers has been held for some time at Sun Sing Restaurant near WYK. It takes place once every three months. As usual, I took the opportunity to record those who took part in the lunch gathering a few months after my return to Hong Kong. Attached (click here) is one of the two pictures I took of the lunch gathering on 2 March 2010. There were two tables of retired teachers on that day. The attached shows those in one of them with Ms Hwong sitting on the extreme right. I did not see her in the last few WYK retired teachers luncheons. Then suddenly I got the sad news that she passed away. Being a member of the big family of WYK, I went to pay my respect to her and prayed for the peace of her soul this morning.
May she rest in peace in the arms of The Almighty."
Wong Hin-Shing (61) has constructed a spreadsheet from which you can find out the Form master/mistress of classes from 1952-1970. Here is the link to download the interactive spreadsheet.
There are 4 sections in the spreadsheet. Click here to read the directions.
Edmund Siu Tong Kwok 郭少堂 (65) was awarded a Doctor of Humanities Honoris Causa in the States. Click here to see a video.
From Francis Choi (65), "You may know that Edmund had the job to create UIC - a joint Venture between Baptist U and 北京师范大学 in Zhuhai, China - from nothing some 5/6 years ago. I had the privilege of working there for a short while and can attest to the dedication and hardwork that Edmund put in. Today, UIC has a brand new campus with 4,000 students, attaining the original target of full registration at UIC.
I am sure you will join me in congratulating Edmund for such a wonderful and ground breaking achievement."
Leung Ying Wai writes, "We had a wonderful stay in Toronto. We appreciate the exceptional hospitality from Sonny and Patsy, Clement for his tireless run around while we were there, Peter Wong's great garden BBQ party, and of course all the old friends who found time to meet us. Hopefully we can return your favour when you join our cruise and come to Vancouver next year."
Click the image to view the album.
Alan Leong, leader of Civic Party, Hong Kong, appeared in three public events in Toronto:
(1) Hong Kong Seminar at UT library on Friday, July 22,
(2) 與加拿大青年人對話 at Civic Centre, North York on Saturday, July 23 and
(3) 公開論壇 at Market Village, Markham on Sunday, July 24.
Click here to view his album.
Congratulations to Philip Lee of Class 1960 on his receiving an Honourary Degree at the University of Manitoba Convocation on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 3:00 p.m.
(Click the images for the photos.)
Citation:
"Manitoba’s first Chinese-Canadian lieutenant-governor, the Honourable Philip Lee has played a prominent role in supporting and nurturing Winnipeg’s Chinese community for more than 35 years. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has praised Mr. Lee for his tireless work on causes important to the Chinese-Canadian community and today he is recognized for his service to this community, the City of Winnipeg, and Manitoba.
Born in Hong Kong in 1944, Mr. Lee came to Canada in 1962 to further his education at the University of Manitoba. During his student years, he was elected Chairman of the University College Students Association.
We were sad to receive the news that Felix Ko, father of our former director Cedric, passed away on July 8, 2011 in Hong Kong.
"He is a born leader, having been an active Scouter in WYK. He is Chairman of Ricci, and ex-Chairman of the H.K. Federation of Catholic Students." -- The Shield, 1964
Felix was a cub of the 11th Kowloon Group in Primary 6 and went on to become a Scouter when he was in Form 6. His leadership continued in his years in Ricci Hall, HKU. Later, he continued serving WYK as a Chairman of the Past Students Association and then as one of the managers of WYK. He came to Toronto regularly with his wife, Gloria, a former Principal of Maryknoll Convent School, to visit his boys, all wahyanites, who were attending university here.
A requiem Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m. at St. Teresa's Church, Kowloon, on Aug. 5, 2011, and the funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Aug. 6, 2011, at St. Joseph's, Garden Road, Hong Kong.
We offer our condolences to Gloria and family.
Click here to view an album with (untitled) photos Felix left with us during one of his formerly visits and those from The Shields.
Letter from Ko Family
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